ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

While TAI is a local firm, a number of its projects have been nationally recognized.


TAI is one of few firms that has direct experience with the planning, design and construction of both membrane treatment systems as well as biological nutrient removal. The Algonquin 5-stage BNR facility was highlighted by Region V of USEPA has declared this facility a “model” plant for future nutrient removal facilities. TAI has direct experience with flat sheet membranes which was used for waste activated sludge thickening.


LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS

By Mark Dupree 18 Mar, 2024
Scott Trotter, P.E., and Jerry Ruth, P.E., are attending the Illinois Wastewater Professionals Conference from March 18 to 20, 2024, in East Peoria, Illinois. The conference is organized by the Illinois Water Environment Association, a community of dedicated professionals who work to advance knowledge of the Illinois water environment. Its members are engineers, scientists, plant operators, manufacturer’s representatives, and students.  Scott and Jerry will be at Booth 20, connecting with colleagues and clients, gaining insights into emerging technologies, and exploring innovative and sustainable solutions to address aging infrastructure and other evolving challenges in the field. TAI is committed to enhancing the expertise of its team and reinforcing our position as a trusted partner for excellence in consulting services.
By Mark Dupree 20 Feb, 2024
After two summers as an intern for TAI, we are excited to welcome Will Wisniewski back as a full-time Staff Engineer in our Lake Geneva, WI office! Will grew up in Lake Bluff, Illinois, and graduated from UIUC, where he studied civil engineering, focusing on construction management, with secondary studies of water resources and structural engineering. Will was also a member of the fraternity Delta Upsilon and served as chapter Vice President in 2020 and President in 2021. During his time with Delta Upsilon, Will was responsible for recruitment and steering an Alzheimer’s philanthropy initiative. During Will’s time as a TAI intern, he worked on wastewater treatment plants, specifically Phase II of the St. Charles plant, during the summer of 2022. During the summer of 2023, Will assisted with preparations for the North Chicago 2023 MFT project, which included marking, estimating, and designing roadway sections marked for improvement. He also aided in marking and estimating for the City of Woodstock’s 2023 roadway improvement project. Will’s technical skills and willingness to take on new challenges make him a great addition to our TAI Team. We look forward to introducing Will to our clients and cannot wait to see what the future holds for him at TAI.
By Mark Dupree 19 Feb, 2024
Trotter and Associates, Inc. (TAI) is expanding and seeking highly motivated engineering students to join our team. TAI is a full-service civil engineering firm with offices in Lake Geneva, WI., St. Charles, IL, and Fox Lake, IL. TAI is looking to fill entry-level positions and internships across all three locations. If you are a self-motivated and hardworking engineering student at Marquette University, please stop by and say hi to TAI team members Gary Randle and Eric Davenport at the Engineering Job Fair this Wednesday, February 21, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. They’ll be on hand to answer any questions you may have and share some of the exciting opportunities that await at Trotter and Associates, Inc. Don’t forget to bring your resume! Candidates are evaluated based on their previous experience, community service, academic accomplishments, work ethic, communication skills, and ability to contribute to the future of TAI. In return, we are committed to supporting our team members' personal and professional development and offering clear pathways for long-term advancement. If you are interested in making an impact and joining the TAI team, stop by TAI's booth this Wednesday, February 21 st , check us out on Instagram @trotterandassociates or visit our website at www.trotter-inc.com/careers for more information and to access our online applications.
By Mark Dupree 14 Feb, 2024
Steve Cieslica, P.E., and Eric Davenport of Trotter and Associates, Inc., will attend the Milwaukee School of Engineering Spring 2024 Career Fair on February 15, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the 2 nd floor of the Kern Center. TAI is a full-service civil engineering firm with offices in St. Charles, IL, Fox Lake, IL, and Lake Geneva, WI. Trotter and Associates, Inc. is looking to hire individuals and summer interns who can immediately impact our team and are looking to become leaders as we continue to expand. As a new graduate from a top engineering university like Milwaukee School of Engineering, you could be one of the new hires we seek. At Trotter and Associates, Inc., new staff engineers are mentored by project managers to develop engineering leaders. TAI also offers several internship positions, which could lead to full-time employment opportunities. Interns work with experienced professionals to gain practical experience and advance their education and training. We evaluate candidates based on their previous experience, community service, academic accomplishments, work ethic, communication skills, and ability to contribute to the future of TAI. In return, we are committed to supporting our team members' personal and professional development and offering clear pathways for long-term advancement. If you are motivated, have a strong work ethic, and are interested in making an impact, stop by TAI's booth and introduce yourself to Steve Cieslica and Eric Davenport on February 15. Check us out on Instagram @trotterandassociates or our website at trotter-inc.com/careers for more information or to access our online application. We are excited to have the opportunity to speak with you about the opportunity to become part of our team at TAI.
By Mark Dupree 14 Feb, 2024
The City of Harvard was awarded the Fox Valley Branch APWA Public Works Project of the Year, Environment - $5 million to $25 million. Scott Trotter and staff from Trotter and Associates were honored to celebrate with City of Harvard representatives, Mayor Michael Kelly, Jim Grant, and Charlie Keller at the APWA Fox Valley Branch Award Luncheon on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. At the event, Jerry Ruth, Project Manager at Trotter and Associates, delivered an informative presentation on the thorough planning, innovative design, and construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The facility was rehabilitated with the primary objective of meeting current NPDES requirements while also ensuring it caters to the future needs of the community. Jerry's overview provided valuable insights into the facility's operations and its significance to the City. Congratulations to the City of Harvard for being recognized by its peer communities! Pictured from L to R: Scott Trotter, President-Trotter and Associates, Emma Albers, President-Fox Valley Branch APWA, Jim Grant, Superintendent-City of Harvard, Michael Kelly, Mayor of Harvard, IL, Jerry Ruth, Project Manager-Trotter and Associates, Lou Leone, City Administrator-City of Harvard, Donna McNichols, Engineering Technician-Trotter and Associates, Dan Gillespie, Construction Engineering Manager-Trotter and Associates, Jesse Graham, Staff Engineer-Trotter and Associates, and Charlie Keller, Operator-City of Harvard
By Mark Dupree 13 Feb, 2024
Trotter and Associates congratulate the City of Harvard for being awarded the Fox Valley Branch APWA Public Works Project of the Year, Environment - $5 million to $25 million. The City of Harvard’s Wastewater Treatment Facility was originally constructed in the late 1930s and had undergone several expansions. The expansions and upgrades relied upon attached growth technologies, which are not capable of meeting current and future NPDES Permit discharge limits. As a result, the City was under increasing pressure from the Illinois EPA to address NPDES violations. In 2014, the City teamed with Trotter and Associates to develop an evaluation of their WWTF and prepare a plan to meet their NPDES permit requirements and the future needs of the community. The City pursued the implementation plan through land acquisition, acquiring grant and low-interest loan funding to ensure the project would be as affordable as practical for the community’s residents. The $22 million project began construction in 2021 and reached substantial completion in the fall of 2023. These improvements included rehabilitation of the raw sewage screw pumps, raw sewage screening, grit removal system, and primary effluent pump station. The Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) process is designed to remove organic material as well as Phosphorus and Total Nitrogen, which will meet the updated NPDES Permit Limits. The enhanced BNR process includes Return Activated Sludge (RAS) fermentation, an anaerobic zone followed by two concentric rings of the oxidation ditch. Process control utilizes Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Probes to monitor activity within the biological process. Adjustments are made to flow rates, mixing and aeration to optimize the nutrient removal process. The project also included construction of two tertiary clarifiers and RAS pump station to meet stricter effluent solids limits. This project has significantly improved the effluent quality from the City of Harvard’s Wastewater Treatment Facility and the City has been able to reliably meet the new NPDES Permit Limits. The design incorporated a gravity thickener, two parallel 2-stage aerobic digesters, and a digested sludge storage tank into the oxidation ditch structure for the stabilization of biosolids produced within the process. The project included construction of a new screw press dewatering facility and solids storage barn. These improvements lower the City’s operational and disposal costs by limiting the land application of solids on agricultural land to twice per year (Spring and Fall). Congratulations to the City of Harvard for being recognized by its peer communities for its efforts to enhance the environment and protect the public health of its residents and the residents of Illinois.
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